Chemical Plant Operator jobs in the United States

About us

At Affinity Chemical, SAFETY is our first priority!

Cost and quality service to our customers are part of our core business values, we will not compromise safety for their sake.

We have 7 sites in 6 states that are managed by a staff of professionals from across the country using lean manufacturing practices.

Our Texarkana facility is our Flagship plant. We are looking to increase operational output, acquire new customers, expand current operational sites when feasible, build new facilities when and where product demand can justify the need, and expand into other chemistries.

Responsibilities:

• Follow all company safety policies and procedures including housekeeping protocols
• Follow all standard operating procedures for manufacturing using batch production
• Operate valves, pumps, meters, agitators, and other basic manufacturing equipment
• Monitor product quality by performing basic chemical analysis
• Monitor tank inventory levels
• Transfer finished products to storage tanks as needed
• Document production activities on batch sheets, forms, logs and filling out reports as needed
• Perform minor maintenance and preventive maintenance tasks (replace valves, filters, install CPVC fittings and pipes, etc)
• Maintain the work area in a clean and organized manner
• Other duties as directed by the Plant Supervisor

Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent required, technical or vocational training preferred
• Prior experience in chemicals, manufacturing, or related industry is a plus
• A solid understanding of safety rules and practices in an industrial environment
• Strong attention to detail and ability to follow precise instructions
• Basic math and writing skill
• Basic understanding of laboratory procedures and equipment is a plus
• Good mechanical skills
• Basic knowledge of motors, pumps, valves, pipes, fittings, hoses, bulk tanks, product movement (liquid and powder) from tanks and rail cars is a plus.
• Multi-tasking and problem solving simultaneously while under time constraints
• Knowledge of lean manufacturing principles
• Ability to communicate with operators, drivers, and managers during shift change

**********MUST BE LOCAL TO THE QUEEN CITY / TEXARKANA AREA**********

**********************NO RELOCATION ASSISTANCE OFERED********************

Note: This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. All employees may be assigned duties required to maintain a safe working environment and to keep production going.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $18.00 - $20.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 – 50 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday
• Overtime
• Weekends as needed

People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply

Language:

• English (Required)

Shift availability:

• Day Shift (Preferred)

Ability to Commute:

• Queen City, TX 75572 (Required)

Work Location: In person